Aviation Disruptions at Lagos Airport as Thousands of APC Delegates Mobilize for Abuja National Convention

Lagos airport faces delays as APC members travel to the 2026 National Convention. Over 8,000 delegates gather at Eagles Square for a consensus leadership vote.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 8:24 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Naija News

Lagos Aviation Hub Faces Logistics Strain from Political Influx

The domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja became a scene of intense activity on Friday morning as hundreds of APC members from the Lagos chapter began their journey to the National Convention. Arriving as early as 6:00 am, party loyalists dressed in coordinated Ankara attire created a surge in passenger volume that disrupted standard flight schedules and terminal processing. This large scale mobilization reflects the logistical complexity of transporting thousands of delegates from across the federation to a single focal point in Abuja within a narrow 48 hour window.

Veteran Power Brokers Lead the Lagos Contingent

The presence of senior political figures among the traveling crowd underscored the strategic importance of the Lagos delegation. Prominent members of the Governance Advisory Council, including Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon and Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, were spotted leading the group. Their participation highlights the influential role that the Lagos wing continues to play within the national party structure. As these elder statesmen and party leaders moved through the terminal, the heightened security and protocol requirements further slowed the movement of regular commercial travelers, many of whom faced delays in reaching their destinations.

Security Lockdown and Traffic Diversions Paralyze Abuja Center

While Lagos dealt with departure delays, the Federal Capital Territory transitioned into a state of total security saturation. Eagles Square, the primary venue for the convention, has been cordoned off by a multi-agency force including the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and the Civil Defence Corps. All arterial roads leading to the city center were barricaded on Friday morning, forcing thousands of residents to abandon their vehicles and trek to their workplaces. These measures are part of an extensive safety protocol designed to protect the President, 31 state governors, and members of the Federal Executive Council attending the event.